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Bella hated being blind. For not the first time in a while she wanted her eyes back if only for a while. Trying on countless outfits and not being able to see herself in any of them was an aggravating thing to say the least. She finally settled on a short grey skirt with a ruffled lace edging and a light blue v neck long sleeved shirt. She still had a few scars on her arms from her childhood that were hard to see by a human eye, but she knew that some of these people were not human. And she didn't want questions or speculations on her first time meeting them.

Jacob sat on her bed along with Alice and gave her comments on every outfit. Jacob was no help, because he told her that she looked perfect in everything. Alice was her confident, she always told her when something looked right together or not. Sometimes Bella got clothes put in the wrong drawers and when that happened there was no way for her to know. Alice always told her though. Jacob told her that it was a warm day and so she wouldn't freeze wearing something short, and he said nothing too fancy because his people didn't do fancy. Bella tried to get more detail into the word 'fancy' but Jacob didn't know what she meant by that and Bella just groaned.

Jacob went home after the clothing disaster to change and get his car. Bella talked to Esme and told her that the boy from the bookstore invited her out and asked if Alice could stay there. Esme was more than willing to let Alice stay and was so excited to hear that Bella might have found a boy who was decent.

Jacob's baby was a rabbit. Not actual animal the rabbit, but the car. Jacob told her that he had rebuilt it all himself and Bella didn't know much about cars but she thought that sounded like a major accomplishment. Bella tried to show the right amount of enthusiasm and Jacob seemed pleased. Jacob help Bella's hand while he drove and described to her some of the people she would be meeting. He told her all the names of the members of his Pack and Bella did her best to try to remember them.

"Don't worry about it if you don't Bells, no one's going to expect you too."

"I need to hear their voices first, and their pattern of footsteps before I can recognize them in a group of people."

"Okay. Is there anything I can do to help with that?"

Jacob was listening to everything she said and trying to think of ways to help her the whole time. He was such a sweet man.

"No, not today. I'll get it. I will."

"I know you will Bella. I'm not worried at all." Jacob's hand soothed over the back of hers.

Well at least one of us isn't worried, Bella thought.

Bella knew when they were getting close. The terrain changed from pavement to gravel, from gravel to dirt.

Bella became more anxious the closer they came. Jacob noticed.

"Bella your heart is beating fast as my wolf's run. You know if you're having second thoughts then that's perfectly fine, you don't have to do this."

"Yes I do Jacob. I need to do this." Bella said in a steady voice.

"I won't leave you the entire time. I'll always be right there with you Bells. Promise. Anytime you get overwhelmed, you just tell me okay?"

"Okay." Bella smiled.

The car stopped and Jacob squeezed Bella's hand.

"We're here."

"Yeah. I figured." Bella said nervously.

"Hey if you have any questions just ask me okay? I know things will be odd to you. And if you have any questions about sights or stuff like that I'll do my best to help."

Bella smiled and squeezed his hand. "I know you will. Now come on, let's get this over with."

Jacob laughed but released her hand and got out of the car, coming over and opening her door before her hand reached the handle. He took her hand and helped her step from the car. The ground was dirt, she could feel it, and Bella was glad she had opted for her converse. She was-hopefully-less likely to trip this way.

Jacob shut her door for her and his hand gripped hers, the other finding her waist and gently leading her forward.

Bella thought that the walk took miles but she knew it was only a few moments.

"There's a step up in about three feet." Jacob whispered in her ear.

"Thanks" Bella said graciously.

Bella felt a small accomplishment when she stepped at the right time and didn't trip like a stereotypical blind person.

"We're going to walk downhill, were near the beach. We worship there, out in the open. There are shelters of leaves if it rains if you wish to take cover. The sand is sometimes slippery, so just keep a hold of me. I won't let you fall."

"I know you won't." Bella reassured, smiling.

The walk was not long and Bella heard voices not very far down the beach. She gripped Jacob's hand tighter and he squeezed back.

"Don't worry Bella. They will love you."

Bella mumbled something obscene under her breath about how Jacob may be Alpha but he didn't know everything.

The noise of voices increased and then stopped suddenly and the beach was dead quiet, save the waves against the shore.

"I take it they can see me" Bella whispered so quietly she was sure no one heard.

"Yes, they can." Jacob whispered mockingly back at her.

Jacob cleared his throat.

"Hello everyone. I would like you all to meet Bella Swan. My Mate." Jacob's voice was strong.

There were murmurs among the crowd. Of how many people Bella could not estimate.

Bella heard footsteps and turned her face toward the sound, squeezing Jacobs hand and feeling reassured by his returning squeeze, but softly, so she thought maybe not to be worried.

"Hello. My name is Embry Call. I am Jacob's second in command. A member of the pack. It is a great honor to meet you." The boy's voice was soft but firm and sincere.

"It is really nice to meet you as well" Bella replied softly.

After Embry broke the ice-kinda-others began to come forward. Well, the members of Jacob's pack.

Bella met Quill, who came after Embry and she recognized as the voice from that day at the bookstore, then Jared, then Paul, and Sam. Bella counted mentally and remembered Jacob saying there were six men. That was all six.

They all had kind voices like Jacob's, and like Jacob's they were also all strong. But not confident. They were not confident in meeting their Alpha's new mate, and Bella wanted to tell Jacob 'told you so' and made a note to do so later.

After Sam, the last boy had come forward, there was again a silence.

A strong and oddly familiar voice broke that silence.

"Well come on now. Let's get the services started. Everyone can stare at the poor girl later."

The crowd moved, feet shuffling and voices hushed in whispers she was sure were centered on her.

Heavy footsteps came forward and Jacob's hand on her waist rubbed gently.

"Well, now that not quite everyone is staring, maybe I can introduce myself."

"Thanks for that." Jacob said and took a deep breath.

"Bella, this is my dad, Billy. Dad, this is my Bella."

"Well Bella, it's certainly nice to finally meet you. I tell ya, you must be a very special young lady to get my son inside a bookstore every day for months. You're all he's talked about since the day he met ya."

Bella was still struggling with the fact that she was meeting Jacob's father, but Esme had borne her manners into her, thankfully.

"It's very nice to meet you as well. Jacob's told me a little bit about you, but I would love to get to know you sometime. If you would want to that is" Bella finished hurriedly, worried in her lapse of thinking.

"Your family now. 'Couse I want to get to know you. And I'd be honored to spend some time doing just that. Gots to get to know my new daughter." His voice was rough but kind and Bella couldn't help but smile.

"Well I'd better get down to the service. Can't start without me ya know. You be on your way?"

"Yeah Dad, we'll be there. Thanks."

"Don't mention it, boy. Bella, I'll see you later."

"You too sir." Bella smiled.

Bella heard his footsteps retreating and could hear quiet voices and the popping of fire down a little way on the beach.

Bella was so caught up listening she let out a squeak of surprise when Jacob's hand on her waist clenched and he yanked her body into his.

"Gods Bella, your so amazing. I told you everyone would love you. You faced everyone so bravely. My mate. Your going to be such an amazing mate Bella."

"We'll discuss some of that later. But do you really think I did okay?"

"Bella. You did amazing." Jacob kissed her neck and lifted her off her feet, hugging her.

"Okay, let's not make a scene." Bella laughed.

Jacob growled and as always it made Bella giggle.

"I don't want people to think something bad, come on Jacob. Lead the way." Bella pulled away but Jacob just sighed and kept his hold on her, turning toward the sound of sparks and voices.

Jacob helped Bella sit and told her it was a piece of driftwood. He then to her embarrassment and shock spread her knees and planted himself between them, never letting go of her hand.

"Jacob," Bella hissed "what are you doing?"

"This is customary" Jacob whispered "One mate sits in front of the other. And I like sitting like this. I can protect you from the front. And Embry is behind you. Which is also customary. Don't worry Bella, I promise not to mislead you."

"If you knew I was going to be sitting like this," Bella hissed again, "you should have told me to wear a longer skirt!"

Jacob muffled his laughed into his arm as there were hushes among the group and a few of the guys from Jacob's pack laughed and looked at her amused.

"Jacob," Bella whispered straight into his ear "they can hear me can't they."

"Yes sweetheart, they can. But don't worry. They won't say anything."

"Greeeeeeat." Bella groaned.

There were shushes among the crowd.

"We'll discuss it later. The service is starting." Jacob whispered to her.

Bella listened and straightened slightly. She used her overworking senses to become aware of the things around her. The people were all directing their attention to the center of what Bella thought was the circle of crowd. She could feel eyes on her though, and instinctively knew it was the brothers of Jacob's pack watching evaluating her. She was okay with that. They had to get to know her before they could approve of her.

Jacob tugged on her hand and pulled her down and arranged her so that her face was resting on his shoulder and her arms were around his neck, holding both of his. He pulled her ear close to his face and whispered to her.

"Old Quill, the oldest member of the tribe, is going to speak. He's the story teller of het tribe, the oldest and wisest. If you have any questions you can ask, and I'll do my best to explain things throughout the service. He and other men will stand up and tell stories of our people, then at the end there will be a prayer."

Bella nodded her head to tell him she understood the importance of being quiet and made herself comfortable in the position he had placed her in.

An old voice began to speak and soon Bella became entranced in the voice of so much time and knowledge.

Bella did not know how much time had passed, but she could hear the changing pattern in the waves and the voices of the birds.

Jacob described things to her as they happened. When his Dad was speaking, Jacob described to her the motions he would make with his hands. When Bella felt the thumping vibration of drums, Jacob described to her the look of them, and the men playing them.

Near the end of the stories Bella started to smell something strong in the air.

"Jacob. What do I smell?" she whispered straight into his ear.

"Herbs. They cleanse the soul and bring give our troubles to the Gods to help us. They're all natural and grow on the land, in the forests."

Bella accepted his answer and breathed in deeply, almost coughing on the strength of the smell. She felt Jacob's cheek twitch against hers and thought he was holding in a laugh at her.

"Hey. In a few minuets I have to get up to speak. I am going to formally introduce you as my Mate to our people. And the council. Embry and Quill will take my place beside you to guard you. Don't worry Bella. Just be you. And I'm sorry. I will be breaking my promise. I'll have to let go of your hand. But I promise it will only be for a moment. I promise. And I don't break my promises."

Bella smiled. "I know you don't."

A few moments passed, Old Quill finishing with a prayer. After everyone had said their prayers and settled down, Jacob squeezed her hand and stood. He kissed her forehead and Bella blushed. She felt two large bodies move in behind and beside her before Jacob finally released her hand. Someone sat beside her, and to Bella's surprise they spoke.

"It's Quill. Embry's behind you. Don't worry. You're doing great. Just a while longer of stares."

The voice was hushed but had kindness and gentle understanding behind it. Bella smiled in thanks at the boy, scared to speak.

Then Jacob's voice rang out loud and clear and Bella listened to him.

"Quileute people of a long and proud history. We have added a piece of history to our world. An important piece, in my opinion. And quite a beautiful one. I bring her here to meet you all today. She will be the best mother of the tribe this people has ever seen, and our children will bear many more generations to keep their people alive. The pack is in hands of good dead's and kindness. There is strength in those fragile bones she bears, but also gentleness that will keep us all in good health and hands. I formally introduce you to my Mate, and the mother of the pack, seated between trusted members of the pack, Quill Ateara and Embry Call. Bella Swan. My Mate."

Bella felt eyes all zero in on her and she straightened her spine and smiled softly, unsure of the proper response.

Bella heard Jacob's feet on the sand walking toward her and took his hand when he took hers. He pulled her up and put an hand on her waist to guide her forward. He stopped her not very far away and gripped her waist tightly. His voice was happy.

"I am also very proud to tell you all that she has accepted me as her Mate as well. And with that, Council, I formally introduce you to the Mate of your Alpha."

There was silence for a heartbeat and Bella was sure her heartbeat could be heard throughout the crowd.

Then a voice that broke the silence, a voice Bella would always be gracious for.

"Well then. Welcome."

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